applauding

Example Sentences

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He wheeled away after the ball hit the back of the Celtic net, saluting the fans, applauding their support as he drank in the acclaim.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The boos came when Vance and his wife Usha were shown on a large screen at the San Siro stadium, both applauding and waving flags as the US athletes filed past in the ceremonial parade.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

While her leadership expanded the universe, fan reactions were mixed with some applauding her dedication to storytelling continuity, while others criticized narrative and character choices in recent projects.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

The following Monday, we had her come to set, and the entire crew stood up and just started applauding.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Pretty soon, all the code crackers in the room were laughing and applauding, giving Jake a standing ovation.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein